Benjamin Tarasewicz is a talented young performer and public speaker, and he has autism. His inspiring life story of overcoming adversity is documented in a book: Benjamin Breaking Barriers: Autism — A Journey of Hope. This blog takes up where the book leaves off, near the end of Benjamin's sophomore year in high school. Gain a new perspective from Benjamin and from his mother, Malva.

from Malva: “Social/emotional learning” is the latest buzzword in education. Teachers are recognizing that a single-minded focus on academic skills is not enough. Students must learn and practice the social/emotional […]